Tag Archives: DOMA

Howard Dean Is Right

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Trish Nelson

We don’t normally post every e-mail that comes around from DFA. But we’re making an exception during the month of April because as you know, it is the 10-year anniversary of Democracy for America, the grassroots organization that grew out … Continue reading →

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DoD Announces Same-Sex Spouse Benefits

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Paul Deaton

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 14, 2013 DOD Announces Same-Sex Spouse Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, the Department of Defense announced its plan to extend benefits to same-sex spouses of uniformed service members and Department of Defense civilian employees. After a review … Continue reading →

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This Week On The Fallon Forum: Health Care, Monsanto, Spying And More

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Dear Friends, Remember last week? Yeah, I know, in this fast-moving world of ours, it might seem like a distant memory. But it was a darn good week: – President Obama’s action plan on climate change was more ambitious than … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Celebrates Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA

Posted on June 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

Kim Painter serves as recorder in Johnson County, Iowa. In 1998, she became the first openly gay first-time candidate elected to office in Iowa. This year she was named a Harvey Milk Champion of Change by President Obama.   These are … Continue reading →

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